"This is an individual who has been found in 3 separate homes in the middle of the night since August 4. He's been found on two separate occasions in children's rooms," said Jason Ramos, with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies said about 4:30 p.m., a man seen on surveillance photos entering homes in the Mission Avenue area between Whitney and Marconi avenues was caught by officers.

Deputies have identified the man as 18-year-old Matthew Jones of Carmichael. Investigators say he lives in the area where the alleged crimes took place.

Sheriff's officials said the man would enter the homes and confront children before leaving. Deputies say in one case a child was sexually assaulted.

Anyone with information about the man or the incidents should call the Sheriff’s Department at 916-874-5194.